Foodware Calculator

Foodware Calculator

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Determine your current annual usage and cost of a disposable foodware item and project reductions and cost savings that can be achieved by implementing a reusable product.
* Please note that all fields must be filled out. You can input a 0 for any cells that you do not have data for.

Item name

Enter the name of the disposable item you are considering replacing.

case cost $

Enter the cost per case of the item.

case quantity

Enter the case quantity of the item.

cases

Enter the estimated number of cases you purchase per year.

unit cost $

Unit cost.

annual usage

Projected annual usage.

annual cost $

Projected annual cost.

estimated percent reduction %

Estimated % reduction of disposable product when you implement the reusable option.

projected annual usage

Projected annual usage after reusable products are implemented.

annual cost of disposables after $

Estimated annual cost of disposables after reusable products are implemented.

PART 2

Estimate the payback period and cost savings of switching from a disposable foodware item to a reusable one that takes into account the set-up costs and any annual ongoing costs.

projected annual quantity reduction

Projected annual quantity reduction.

projected annual cost savings $

Projected annual cost savings.

estimated percent reduction from Worksheet 1 %

Estimated percent reduction from Worksheet 1.

setup costs

Input your set-up costs, including, cost of the reusable product and costs of any new equipment and infrastructure.

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ReThink Disposable, a program of Clean Water Action and Clean Water Fund, aims to prevent waste before it starts. We work with local jurisdictions, businesses, and consumers of take-out food packaging (almost everyone these days) to inspire a cultural shift away from the single-use “throwaway” lifestyle.